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- Products: Thor
- Franchises: The Avengers
- Associated Features: Marvel Movies, Comic Book Movies of 2010
- Genres: Action Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Cast Members: Anthony Hopkins, Chris Hemsworth, Idris Elba, Kat Dennings, Natalie Portman, Ray Stevenson, Rene Russo, Samuel L. Jackson, Stellan Skarsgard, Stuart Townsend, Tom Hiddleston
- Director: Kenneth Branagh
- Producer: Kevin Feige
- Notable Characters: Loki, Odin, Thor
- Writer: Mark Protosevich
- Studio: Paramount Pictures
- Associated Luminaries: Stan Lee
Brian Blessed is out, Anthony Hopkins is in.
It has been reported that Anthony Hopkins is now playing the role of Odin, the Thunder God's one-eyed pop in Thor.
Anthony Hopkins in a Kenneth Branagh film about classic mythology. Dear God, might this be a comic book movie that my Mom will go see?
It crept up on us slowly, but, when you think about it, Thor has some of the trappings of a genuine prestige picture.
Classically trained British actors working from a "historic" text.
My snooty pants mother, who would never deign to see a Marvel Studios film, might actually get tricked into seeing this one. She has no idea that Thor is a member of The Avengers - but has a soft spot for classic mythology.
I tried my best to convince her to see The Dark Knight ("it's a great procedural drama - just with guys in costumes!") but her close-mindedness dismissed it.
This time, however, I may be able to convince her that pop culture isn't all garbage.
Am I the only one who still stresses out about their parents thinking they have regressed, low-brow tastes, or have you all given up on that fight?
While you are chewing on that - be sure to check out our compendium of Thor spoilers.
